British Comedy Guide
All Gas And Gaiters. Image shows from L to R: Henry - The Archdeacon (Robertson Hare), The Rt. Rev. Dr. Cuthbert Hever - The Bishop (William Mervyn), The Rev. Mervyn Noote - The Chaplain (Derek Nimmo). Copyright: BBC
All Gas And Gaiters

All Gas And Gaiters

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1966 - 1971
  • 33 episodes (5 series)

The fictional St. Ogg's Cathedral is the setting for a good natured look at life among the clergy. Stars Robertson Hare, William Mervyn, Derek Nimmo, John Barron, Ernest Clark and Joan Sanderson

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Episode menu

- Series 1, Episode 4 - The Bishop Sees A Ghost

There have been several sightings of a ghost in the Cathedral and attention turns to the Bishop who is called upon to perform an exorcism. The Bishop, however, decides to hunt out the ghost by performing an all-night vigil in the cloisters.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 21st February 1967
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robertson Hare Henry - The Archdeacon
William Mervyn The Rt. Rev. Dr. Cuthbert Hever - The Bishop
Derek Nimmo The Rev. Mervyn Noote - The Chaplain
John Barron Lionel Pugh Critchley - The Dean
Guest cast
Patrick Newell Ghost
Ruth Kettlewell Mrs. Pugh Critchley
Joe Gladwin Taxi Driver
Writing team
Pauline Devaney Writer
Edwin Apps Writer
Production team
Stuart Allen Director
Stuart Allen Producer
Colin Shaw Production Designer
Stanley Myers Composer

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